I love Mums because they’re very pretty and casual. They looked great with the mugs! The casual flower centerpieces were a great touch to the afternoon party. The sight of flowers helped heighten the freshness quotient of the warm afternoon, and the mugs helped heighten the casual atmosphere of the party.
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.
romela
May 7, 2007 at 8:52 am (17 years ago)oooh! Very lovely flowers (and mugs) you have there!
I too, love mums. They’re bright and cheerful.
diogenes
May 7, 2007 at 1:12 pm (17 years ago)Nice flowe arrangements. I need one like this 😉
maan
May 7, 2007 at 1:27 pm (17 years ago)nice idea dear! but i dunno where to find lovely mugs like those…
i’d like to recommend The Time Traveller’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. I was just reminded of it when I saw your post on The Painted Veil. The Time Traveller’s Wife will be turned into a movie soon also, casted Eric Bana and Rachel MacAdams for the parts. Check it out! It’s a beautiful book
Tapos I’ll loko up your recommendation naman. Hehehe.
Toni
May 7, 2007 at 2:41 pm (17 years ago)romela: Lovely mugs ‘no? Guess we’ll start using them as vases, hahaha.
maan: I’ve read that! It’s really beautiful.
Linnor
May 7, 2007 at 4:17 pm (17 years ago)Those are pretty! How creative of your mom! May pinagmanahan ka sis. 😀
rach
May 7, 2007 at 11:56 pm (17 years ago)Hi Toni! That’s a lovely idea! A reflection of real creativity and resourcefulness.
dexie
May 8, 2007 at 12:54 am (17 years ago)Love using mugs for flowers. Beautiful settings Toni. Yellow touch is just so vibrant.
JMom
May 8, 2007 at 5:11 am (17 years ago)I love your arrangement! You are always so creative, now I know where it comes from 😉
Jaymie
May 8, 2007 at 8:50 am (17 years ago)Wow, I wish had the talent (and time) to do those! Great job
Likewise for your blog! I’ve been visiting for the past few weeks and I enjoy the way you write as well as the illustration in your header 
I’ve read The Time Traveller’s Wife too. It’s on my favorite books list. I’ve been wanting to read it again and now with maan mentioning the movie is coming out soon I think I have more incentive to do so. I like reading books again right before their movies launch so I can compare the difference hahaha.
aloi
May 8, 2007 at 11:47 am (17 years ago)those look so sweet! and thos emugs are relaly pretty! i think i’ll buy some mums and put some flowers around the house too
rolly
May 8, 2007 at 1:44 pm (17 years ago)great! The colors of the flowers were heightened by the whiteness and the simplicity of the mugs. Now, where did my wife placed those mugs???
rowie
May 8, 2007 at 3:08 pm (17 years ago)Awww, that’s very nice!
ladycess
May 8, 2007 at 3:39 pm (17 years ago)ah yes! better than vases. masarap sa mata, nakaka-relax kahit sa pic pa lang
cookie
May 9, 2007 at 1:37 pm (17 years ago)Very nice. Reminds me of Rachel Ashwell of Shabby Chic. Remember her? I love mums also. I used them for my wedding. They’re my favorite flower next to stargazer and casablanca lilies. Ang cool naman ng nanay mo. And Happy Mother’s Day to both of you.
dew
May 13, 2007 at 10:49 am (17 years ago)Wow, what a creative idea, and it turned out so beautiful! I’m stealing this idea!
c5
May 22, 2007 at 6:42 pm (17 years ago)great arrangement!
I do arrange flowers for church service every saturday. It never tires me to create. The flowers remind me of how wonderful one of God’s creation is…
i remember i had no floral foam one time for an arrangement, i used my newly bought roll of toilet paper. difficult but it came through.
i love your blog.